Using the few seconds contestants are given to share their personal accomplishments, Sioma instead focused on an issue affecting Michigan. “From the state with 84 percent of the U.S.’s fresh water but none for its residents to drink, I am Miss Michigan, Emily Sioma,” she stated.

Sioma, whose Twitter profile describes her as a “sexual assault survivor” and “activist,” did not advance beyond the introduction phase. But many people appeared to love her response. In fact, some thought she deserved the crown for her statement.

Miss Michigan needs to win the 2019 Miss America Pageant simply for stating there still isn’t any clean water during her introduction! #Michigan#MissAmerica 💕